What You’ll Do as a Software Engineer
* Core systems: Designing and developing code used to fully test our satellites. Making improvements to our existing codebase to enhance functionality, usability, robustness, performance, writing and testing new code to integrate
* Supporting the Manufacturing team with any software test requests that occur during the production life of a satellite. This will also cover any software escalations the manufacturing team may occur during their testing.
* Satellite application platform: Writing tests for the automated execution of tasks on the satellite to meet manufacturing requirements or changing testing needs.
* Actively contributing to design architecture, efficient refactoring and redesigning of existing software products
* Collaborate closely with the other Engineering teams to ensure optimal software-hardware integration
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools
* Act as a team lead to junior engineers, mentoring, guiding and promoting best coding practices.
* Maintain our internal web tool (Flask)
Key Skills
* Proven experience in development using Python (at least 2 years)
* Knowledge of or adaptability to Linux-based development (Ubuntu)
* Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills
* Experienced in debugging and peer reviewing
* Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
Preferred Skills
* Experience with Rust would be beneficial
* Pytest for unit testing
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
* Experience with project management tools
* Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash
Tools and Technologies
* Python
* Pytest
* Scripting languages (Bash)
* Ubuntu (development environment)
* Version control using Git
* Rust would be an excellent competitive advantage
* Flask
Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.
Global Perks
* Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
* Launch Attendance
* Generous Time Off Policy
* Education Assistance Program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
* Family Leave
* Fitness Reimbursement
* Employee Referral Program
* Healthy snacks & beverages in every office
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.
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